Gyromitra

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Gyromitra
G. infulaAlbin Schmalfuß, 1897
G. infula
Albin Schmalfuß, 1897
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Subphylum: Pezizomycotina
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Helvellaceae
Genus: Gyromitra

Gyromitra is a genus of ascomycete mushrooms found in the northern hemisphere. The most famous member is the controversial False morel (G. esculenta). This is an edible fungi.

[edit] List of species

  • Gyromitra ambigua
  • Gyromitra esculenta - False morel
  • Gyromitra gigas - Snow morel (Europe)
  • Gyromitra infula
  • Gyromitra montana - Snow morel (North America)
  • Gyromitra perlata


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